Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days to promote safety and biking.  Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]

Buddy Bench in Glen Ridge dedicated to Officer Roberts

Buddy Bench in Glen Ridge dedicated to Officer Roberts

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On Tuesday, May 3, a ceremony was held to unveil the Buddy Bench in honor of Glen Ridge Police Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts, who died during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the Forest Avenue School and was attended by Roberts family, members […]